occupy in Latin
occupy in Latin is possideo, teneo — occupy means to live in, use, or take up a space.
occupy in Latin
possideo
To fill or hold (an official position or role).
teneo
To fill or hold (an official position or role).
teneo
To hold the attention of.
What does "occupy" mean?
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verb To live in, use, or take up a space.
"Three large wardrobes occupy the whole of the spare bedroom."
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verb To hold someone's attention or fill their time.
"A good puzzle will occupy the children for most of a rainy afternoon."
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verb To take control of a place, especially by military force.
"In the old story, an invading army occupied the castle and held it for a year."
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occupy in a sentence
- Three large wardrobes occupy the whole of the spare bedroom.
- The family has occupied this house for three generations.
- A good puzzle will occupy the children for most of a rainy afternoon.
- Planning the wedding has occupied her thoughts for weeks.
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What is "occupy" in Latin?
"occupy" in Latin is possideo, teneo. occupy means: To live in, use, or take up a space.
How do you use "occupy" in a sentence?
Example: "Three large wardrobes occupy the whole of the spare bedroom." In Latin, "occupy" is possideo, teneo.
Are there other ways to say "occupy" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "occupy": possideo, teneo.
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